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2 people found shot dead at Parker hotel

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) -- Two bodies were discovered near the Parker Holiday Inn on Tuesday. according to Parker police.The Parker Police Department reported that the call was received at about 12:47 p.m. regarding two bodies with gunshot wounds between the Holiday Inn and the Saltgrass Steakhouse in the 19000 block of Cottonwood Drive. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Parker police said they are still gathering facts but are not looking for any additional suspects as of 1:22 p.m.

Northbound I-25 closes in Thornton after 2-vehicle crash

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Interstate 25 northbound was closed Tuesday afternoon after a two-car crash in Thornton.It happened in the area of northbound I-25, just north of 120th Avenue, according to the Thornton Police Department. Northbound I-25 was closed between Colorado 128/120th Avenue and Exit 225: 136th Avenue. Live traffic map: See road conditions around the Denver metro Cameras along the interstate around 3:30 p.m. showed traffic backed up for miles. Drivers were told to use 104th Avenue, Thornton Parkway and Washington Street as alternative routes.The interstate had reopened by around 3:45 p.m.

Suspect in deadly Aurora double stabbing arrested in Missouri

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A suspect wanted in connection to a deadly double stabbing in Aurora that took place in October has been extradited back to Colorado, according to the Aurora Police Department. The suspect, Deven Jay Dobbins, 30, was arrested late last month in Missouri, according to the Aurora Police Department. Do you recognize these suspects who are wanted for retail theft? Aurora Police reported that two apparent stabbing victims were found in the 11200 and 11300 block of East Colfax Avenue at about 8 p.m. on Oct. 16. They both were rushed to local hospitals and died of their injuries. The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office identified the victims as Otto Washington, 58, and Desmond Thomas, 44.Aurora police originally detained two people of interest on Oct. 17 for interviews, releasing one and holding the other on outstanding warrants that were unrelated to the stabbing.Dobbins was "developed" as a suspect in the investigation, according to the Aurora Police Department. Th...

VMware to lay off 184 in Broomfield after Broadcom acquisition

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A recent, large technology company acquisition has led to 184 people losing their jobs in the Denver area.As a result of the recent $69 billion purchase of cloud technology company VMware, the semiconductor and infrastructure software manufacturer and supplier Broadcom has notified the City and County of Broomfield in a WARN notice that 184 employees will be laid off Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather The company stated that these layoffs are "a result of" Broadcom's acquisition of VMware.According to the City and County of Broomfield's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Statement, last year VMware had 450 Broomfield employees and was considered one of the area's principal employers. Broadcom is also listed among those employers, with 500 employees.The first separation is expected on Jan. 26, 2024. This will not close the entire facility, and no union is associated with these employees.VMware is based in Palo Alto, California, an...

Colorado workers can now apply for paid family and medical leave

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The online portal for Colorado paid family and medical leave is now up and running. Benefits are not available until January, but Coloradans can start filing claims now.Colorado voters approved Proposition 118 back in 2020. This year, workers and their employers started paying money into the fund, and now workers can finally apply at myfamliplus.state.co.us. Out-of-state group files civil rights lawsuits against University of Colorado Tracy Marshall, the director of the program, said it can take less than 10 minutes to apply.For example, if you've just welcomed a new child, if you have a serious medical condition or if you are caring for a family member with a medical condition, you can apply now. Payments would start after Jan. 1, 2024."They may already know they have to take dad to dialysis twice a week," Marshall said. "Those kind of folks would certainly be able to open a claim with us now because they can anticipate that that leave is going to be startin...

Do you recognize these Wheat Ridge retail theft suspects?

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are searching for two people suspected of stealing merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Wheat Ridge.On Monday at 4:02 p.m., the suspects were seen allegedly filling bags with merchandise. The Wheat Ridge Police Department posted on X, formally known as Twitter, asking for the public's help in identifying the two suspects.Person suspected of stealing from Ulta Beauty (Courtesy of Wheat Ridge Police Department)Person suspected of stealing from Ulta Beauty (Courtesy of Wheat Ridge Police Department)"We’re concerned because one of the suspects was aggressive towards a customer and tried to break glass in the store before the two left in a black sedan. We were able to find the suspect’s vehicle, but they eluded police, driving dangerously on the wrong side of the road," said Wheat Ridge PD. 13-year-old arrested in deadly Aurora stabbing Police have confirmed products were stolen from an Ulta in Brighton at 2:32 p.m. and one in Arvada at 3:19 p.m. on Monday. Wheat Ridg...

Denver weather: One more mild day before the chill is back along with a few flurries

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures reached above average in Denver weather with readings marked in the upper 50s and even 60 degrees in some metro cities. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, those mild temperatures will last for one more day before temperatures dip back into the chilly 30s for a few days.Forecast highs for Wednesday across metro Denver from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and cold againThere will be some thin high clouds drifting from west to east across Colorado during the overnight hours. Temperatures will be cold again with the entire state below freezing. Metro Denver will have teens and low 20s with a light southwesterly wind. There will be below-zero readings again in the mountains, especially in the southern valleys and the northwest plateau.Overnight lows by Wednesday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Another quiet and mild dayWednesday will bring one last round of mild readings to Colorado, especially across the eastern...

Mom cautions use of unlicensed daycares after babysitter charged with child abuse

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Colorado babysitter is facing charges of felony child abuse after a 2-year-old boy in her care ended up in the hospital with serious injuries. 25-year-old McKinley Slone Hernandez was arrested in Lakewood on Thanksgiving day, nearly 3 months after reportedly causing serious injuries to the young boy's head, neck and arms.  Do you recognize these suspects who are wanted for retail theft? That boy's mother, Stefanie Reichert, says Hernandez was running an unlicensed daycare out of her Lakewood home and would post openings on social media."There's people constantly posting for random people to watch their kids," says Reichert. "Please don't. I'm scared to even let people I know watch my kid now, and you just never know."The state's Colorado Shines program allows parents to search for licensed providers, and view past inspection reports.  "The Colorado Shines website is a great resource for finding high-quality, licensed child-care," a spokes...

Miami Beach bagel shop faces second act of hatred as pro-Israel signs vandalized again

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

The owners of Bagel Time Café in Miami Beach are grappling with the aftermath of another act of hatred as their pro-Israel signs were targeted for the second time. Since the outbreak of the war in Israel, the café had displayed signs expressing support for Israel.After the initial vandalism, the owners repaired the sign, but this time, it has disappeared entirely. Surveillance footage captured a woman, her face concealed, tearing down signs supporting Israel and the United States around 12:30 a.m., Tuesday.The security cameras documented the woman throwing the banners, slamming them into the street, and stomping on them.“She’s all covered up with the Kafia, Arabic cov,” said Josh Nodel, owner of Bagel Time Café. “This is not the place to do it. You do it in your home, you do whatever you want to your flag, but Bagel Time Miami Beach, this place is a big supporter of Israel and we will not allow it.”Undeterred by the hatred, Nodel said he remains committ...

Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida vintage car restorer stole $125,000 from him

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:14:56 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen’s drummer, Max Weinberg, is suing the owners of a Florida car restoration company, saying they stole $125,000 by falsely promising him a like-new 1957 Mercedes-Benz and then using his money for personal expenses.Weinberg is seeking $375,000 from Arthur Siegle, members of his family and their Investment Automotive Group Inc. in a lawsuit filed Sunday in Palm Beach County. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster they claimed they could deliver had significant damage and rust, and they knew it could not be restored to like-new condition when they took Weinberg’s $125,000 deposit almost three years ago, according to the lawsuit.A subsequent law enforcement investigation concluded that the Siegles used little or no money from Weinberg’s deposit on restoring the car, but instead paid off credit cards and made deposits to personal accounts. No criminal charges have been filed.“I guess they figured he’s Max Weinberg, million-do...